How much does an etcher and engraver make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.82 an hour or $3,609 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.82
- Average (mean)
- $46,320
- Jobs
- 7,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,210 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| Median | $43,310 | $20.82 | |
| 75th | $53,050 | $25.50 | |
| 90th | $63,360 | $30.46 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Vermont | $65,380 |
| Rhode Island | $63,250 |
| Arizona | $59,940 |
| New Jersey | $58,000 |
| Maryland | $53,680 |
| Kansas | $52,000 |
| New York | $51,540 |
| Massachusetts | $50,710 |
| Ohio | $50,430 |
| Wisconsin | $50,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,790 |
| Maine | $47,520 |
| Arkansas | $46,780 |
| California | $46,480 |
| Minnesota | $46,280 |
| Connecticut | $45,050 |
| Indiana | $44,360 |
| Washington | $43,680 |
| Illinois | $43,450 |
| Michigan | $43,180 |
| Iowa | $42,950 |
| Idaho | $42,640 |
| Florida | $42,110 |
| Colorado | $40,800 |
| South Dakota | $40,590 |
| Georgia | $40,190 |
| Virginia | $39,360 |
| North Carolina | $39,270 |
| Tennessee | $38,230 |
| Missouri | $37,990 |
| Oregon | $37,780 |
| Kentucky | $36,540 |
| Oklahoma | $35,890 |
| Louisiana | $32,880 |
| Texas | $31,180 |
| Alabama | $31,030 |
| South Carolina | $28,300 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $64,630 |
| Columbus, OH | $63,860 |
| Cleveland, OH | $62,580 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,720 |
| New York, NY | $58,020 |
| Baltimore, MD | $57,770 |
| San Jose, CA | $56,470 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $52,980 |
| Springfield, MA | $51,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,810 |
| Boston, MA | $50,710 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,800 |
| Providence, RI | $48,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $48,190 |
| Memphis, TN | $47,880 |
In other countries
Etcher and Engraver belongs to the international group "Sign writers, decorative painters, engravers and etchers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$43,220
- Painting$41,600
- Coating$48,250
- Semiconductor Processing Technician$51,430
- Photographic Process Worker and Processing Machine Operator$40,610
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,690
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,120
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$46,460
- Cleaning$43,530
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$41,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does an etcher and engraver make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.82 ($43,310 a year).
How much does an etcher and engraver make a month?
About $3,609 a month before tax, based on a median of $43,310 a year.
How much does an etcher and engraver make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,210 or less a year ($15.49 an hour); the top 10% make $63,360 or more.
Which state pays etcher and engravers the most?
Vermont, with a median of $65,380 a year, followed by Rhode Island ($63,250) and Arizona ($59,940).
Which city pays etcher and engravers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $64,630 a year.
How many etcher and engravers are there in the United States?
About 7,750 people work as etcher and engravers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.